Fact sheet
Exceed™ Tough+ Vistamaxx™ Exceed™ Stiff+ Exceed™ Flow
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and XL Recycling
collaborate to create high-performance stretch &
shrink hood film solutions containing post-consumer
recycled (PCR) content
Incorporates High elasticity and High puncture Pallet
PCR content holding force resistance stability
Data and results presented herein apply specifically to the noted application under this fact sheet.
Your results may differ depending on factors such as operating conditions, equipment and materials used.
Challenge
Increasing consumer requests and evolving regulations on plastic
circularity are driving brand owner interest in packaging solutions
with PCR content. For instance, the European Packaging and
Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)1 mandates 35% PCR
content in industrial packaging by 2030. This trend is increasing
the demand for premium quality PCR polyethylene (PE) content
to meet performance requirements. XL Recyling is
RecyClass certified2
ExxonMobil has partnered with XL Recycling, a French PCR resin
producer and part of the Reborn® group, to develop thin, high-
performance stretch and shrink hood film solutions incorporating
PCR content while maintaining required film quality and integrity. of our rLDPE and rLLDPE resins,” said Mr. Matthieu Abiteboul,
XL Recycling PCR resins can be directly extruded with virgin Managing Director at the Reborn Group. ”Our teams have
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers performance PE, providing developed significant expertise in helping clients integrate a high
greater formulation flexibility compared to PCR-rich compounds. quantity of recycled polyethylene in films. It was a no-brainer
to collaborate with ExxonMobil Signature Polymers to boost
”We’ve been actively engaged in commercial and industrial films PCR content incorporation using performance PE resins when
waste collection since 2018 and our PCR grades have already needed, creating value and enhancing performance for our
been used in over 3 billion packages designed with a majority clients.”
1
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2025/40/oj
2
https://recyclass.eu/get-certified/recycling-process/list-of-certificates/
Stretch hood solution
Meeting the PPWR mandate in stretch hood applications is
not a simple task. To address the requirement of incorporating
35% PCR content by 2030, the XL Recycling portfolio offers
rL2015PC, an rLLDPE grade that can be blended with virgin
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers performance PE grades to
create outstanding stretch hood films.
The chart below shows the properties of stretch hood 90 μm
film incorporating 35% PCR content, combining rL2015PC
with Exceed™ Tough+ and Vistamaxx™ performance polymer
grades. It shows that mechanical and optical performance are
comparable to the virgin formulation at the same gauge,
meeting the same requirements for safe handling and
transportation of goods.
Potential benefits of the 35% PCR content formulation include:
• Excellent tear propagation and puncture resistance for
outstanding protection of transported goods
• Superior holding force contributing to safe transportation
and pallet stability
• Low haze to facilitate goods identification and enhance
brand visibility
• Compatible with design for recyclability2 guidelines as
Vistamaxx content is below 15%
1% secant modulus, TD 90 µm stretch hood film with incorporation of 35% PCR
[200-100 MPa]
content (rL2015PC)
Layers Resins Function
(15/70/15)
Tear propagation Elastic recovery, TD Holding force,
force drop, MD [0-100 %] Skins Exceed™ Tough+ m 0512 toughness, sealability,
[100-0 %] optics
Exceed Tough+ m 0211 Holding force, gel
grinding
Core Vistamaxx™ 6102 Elastic recovery, softness,
compatibilization
PCR rL2015PC PCR
Needle puncture inside Holding force, TD
- max force [0-30 N] 3
Virgin film formulation: Exceed™ Tough+ m 0512 in skin layers,
[0-6000 mN]
Exceed™ Tough+ m 0512 and Vistamaxx™ 6102 in core layer.
Virgin film3 35% LLD PCR
Delphine Laurent, Industrial Packaging Development Manager The low melt index of Exceed Tough+ m 0211 performance
at ExxonMobil Petroleum & Chemical BV, emphasizes that polyethylene allows for efficient mixing of the PCR grade in the
choosing the correct PCR grade with the optimal LLDPE-LDPE core layer of three-layer stretch hood applications, making it a
ratio is the first step towards designing a successful PCR-based great blending partner during extrusion while boosting the film
film. “Appropriate recyclate quality and consistency are essential properties. Exceed Tough+ m 0512 and Exceed Tough+ m 0211
factors to consider when choosing a supplier. It is critical that the resins provide increased toughness, elastic recovery, and good
recycler has stringent quality controls and has developed the optics. Vistamaxx 6102 polymer grade improves the softness
know-how to manage the source and nature of the PCR stream. and toughness of the film.
XL Recycling excels in these areas and in managing the chain of
collecting, sorting, and recycling,” she said.
2
The terms ”recyclable” and “recyclability” are intended to refer to the potential for recyclability of packaging solutions designed and manufactured in accordance
with recycling guidelines such as RecyClass (https://www.recyclass.eu/) and are limited to Europe. Ultimate recyclability of packaging incorporating ExxonMobil’s
performance PE resins will depend on a number of factors outside of ExxonMobil’s control including, but not limited to, availability of programs and facilities that
collect and recycle plastic packaging within a given community. Any and all claims about the recyclability of packaging are the sole responsibility of the packaging
manufacturer. https://recyclass.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2023-PO-011012-vf.pd
Shrink hood solution
For shrink hood applications, rLDPE resins are typically a better
choice than rLLDPE resins given their faster shrinkage speed.
The XL Recycling portfolio includes rS2503PC PCR grade,
sourced from post-consumer LDPE-rich waste streams. This
PCR resin can be incorporated with virgin ExxonMobil Signature
Polymers resins to create a high-performance shrink hood film.
The chart below shows the properties of shrink hood 80 μm
film incorporating 50% PCR content, combining rS2503PC with
Exceed™ Stiff+ and Exceed™ Flow performance polymers. It
demonstrates that the mechanical and optical performance are
equivalent to the virgin formulation at the same gauge.
Potential benefits of the 50% PCR formulation include:
• Excellent shrinkage and high holding force to ensure
good pallet stability
• Superior tear and puncture resistance to effectively
protect goods during transportation
• Low haze to facilitate goods identification and enhance
brand visibility
• Good processability to enable high-output film production
1% secant modulus,
TD [0-600 MPa]
80 µm shrink hood film with incorporation of 50% PCR
content (rS2503PC)
Betex shrinkage, TD 1% secant modulus,
(150°C) [20-40%] MD [0-600 MPa] Layers Resins Function
(15/70/15)
Exceed™ Stiff+ m 0238 Holding force
Skins Exceed™ Flow m 0327 Toughness, sealability, optics
ExxonMobil™ LD 03322 Shrinkage speed
Needle puncture
Elmendorf tear Exceed Stiff+ m 0238 Holding force
outside - max force
strength, MD
[0-4000 mN] Core
[0-250 g] PCR rS2503PC PCR
4
Virgin film formulation: Exceed™ Stiff+ m 0238, Exceed™ Flow m 0327,
Total haze [30-10%] ExxonMobil™ LD 03322 in skin layers; Exceed™ Stiff+ m 0238 in core layer.
Virgin film4 50% PCR
The higher density of Exceed™ Stiff+ m 0238 resin helps obtain XL Recycling PCR5 pellets for high-performance films
a high holding force even for thin films. Exceed™ Flow m 0327 Derived from post-consumer commercial & industrial sources
resin provides the film with better sealability, higher toughness,
and lower haze. ExxonMobil™ LD 03322 polymers can be used rL2015 PC rS2503 PC
as a minor blending partner to boost the shrinkage speed. As Dominant PE type LLDPE LDPE
with the stretch hood solution, all PCR content is incorporated in
the core layer of the three-layer film structure. Target MFI (g/10 min)
6
1.5-1.9 0.1-0.5
Density (g/cm ) 3
916-925 920-930
The combination of ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and
XL Recycling PCR resins enables the incorporation of 5
According to ISO 14021
recycled content into packaging without compromising key
6
190°C/2.16 kg. XL Recycling recyclates come with their own certificates of
analyses and test methods.
performance characteristics. With consumers increasingly
They are available upon request directly at contact@xlrecycling.com and the
demanding products with recycled content, this material
grades can be found on the XL Recycling website: https://xlrecycling.com/en/
combination of virgin and recycled PE can help address products/ (accessed on May 21th 2025)
their needs.
What’s new: ExxonMobil Signature Polymers
All our polymers are now positioned under a single portfolio brand: ExxonMobil Signature Polymers. The aim is to simplify
our product architecture and naming to improve portfolio navigation for you. We would like to stress that our commitment
to high quality products remains the same, it is the names that change. Everything else remains the same. We will be making
these modifications over the next six months so you will see both old and new grade names highlighted during that time.
Here’s a quick overview of brands and grade names that have changed in this document:
Legacy commercial name New commercial name
Exceed™ XP 7021 Exceed™ Tough+ m 0211
Exceed XP 7052 Exceed Tough+ m 0512
Enable™ 4002 Exceed™ Stiff+ m 0238
Enable 2703 Exceed™ Flow m 0327
ExxonMobil™ LDPE LD 165 ExxonMobil™ LD 03322
Some of our existing Exceed, Achieve, Paxon and premium PP/HD grades have moved to Exceed brand; most existing Enable grades have moved to Exceed Flow[+];
most of our existing Exceed XP grades have moved to Exceed Tough[+]; most of our existing Exceed S grades have moved to Exceed Stiff[+]. More details here
https://www.exxonmobilchemical.com/en/brands/signature-polymers/exceed_high_performance_polymers or contact your ExxonMobil representative to know more.
Want to see what’s changed in our portfolio? Go to exxonmobilchemical.com/sptransform
Test item Test method Parameter Unit
Tensile properties ExxonMobil method 1% secant modulus MPa
Elastic recovery %
Stretch hood test TD ExxonMobil method
Holding force N
Stretch hood test MD ExxonMobil method Tear propagation force drop %
Needle puncture ExxonMobil method Maximum force mN
Elmendorf tear ASTM D1922 Elmendorf tear strength MD/TD g
Haze measurement ASTM D1003 Total haze %
Betex shrink at 150°C ExxonMobil method Betex shrink percentage (MD or TD) %
Data traceability
Stretch hood virgin: B2409-002983909 Shrink hood virgin: B2404-000149721
Stretch hood 35% PCR: B2409-002983910 Shrink hood 50% PCR: B2404-000149722
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